There are 7 ways to get from Kovalam to Kanchipuram by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly, train
best- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
- Take the train from Trisulam to Kanchipuram Easttrain
4h 28m₹6,094–11,149Train
cheapest- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Chengalpattutrain 20636 / ...
14h 22m₹853–4,279Bus
- Take the bus from Kovalam, Kerala to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Kovalam, Kerala - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
14h 29mDrive 666.9 km
- Drive from Kovalam to Kanchipuramcar 666.9 km
10h 38m₹7,501–10,835Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kovalam to Kanchipuramtaxi 666.9 km
10h 38m₹11,000–15,000Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Kovalam, Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Vellore, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadubus
14h 35mTrain via Neyyattinkara
- Take the train from Neyyattinkara to Chengalpattutrain 16128 / ...
15h 21m₹895–4,340
Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kovalam to Kanchipuram is to train which costs ₹850 - ₹4,300 and takes 14h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Kovalam to Kanchipuram is to fly and train which takes 4h 28m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹12,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kovalam to Kanchipuram. However, there are services departing from Kovalam, Kerala and arriving at Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu via Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Kovalam to Kanchipuram. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Kanchipuram East via Chengalpattu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 22m.
The distance between Kovalam and Kanchipuram is 699 km. The road distance is 666.9 km.
The best way to get from Kovalam to Kanchipuram without a car is to train which takes 14h 22m and costs ₹850 - ₹4,300.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Kovalam to Kanchipuram, including transfers.
Kovalam to Kanchipuram bus services, operated by Sbm Traansport, depart from Kovalam, Kerala station.
Kovalam to Kanchipuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Kovalam to Kanchipuram is to train which takes 14h 22m and costs ₹850 - ₹4,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 29m.
What companies run services between Kovalam, Kerala, India and Kanchipuram, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Chengalpattu twice daily. Tickets cost ₹380–2,900 and the journey takes 12h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kovalam, Kerala to Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu via Chennai, Tamil Nadu in around 14h 29m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Trisulam to Kanchipuram East
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹380–2,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹380–450
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–2,900
Train from Neyyattinkara to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹370–2,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹370–440
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–2,300
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 38m
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–15,000
Abel Cabs
- Phone
- +91 94 97 18 36 93
- Website
- abelcabs.com
Taxi Tel
- Phone
- +91 98 47 01 92 93
- Website
- taxitel.in
Trivandrum Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 44 18 32 73
- Website
- trivandrumcabs.net
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More Questions & Answers
Kovalam to Kanchipuram bus services, operated by Sbm Traansport, arrive at Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Kovalam to Kanchipuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chengalpattu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kovalam to Kanchipuram is 667 km. It takes approximately 10h 38m to drive from Kovalam to Kanchipuram.
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